Michael Emenalo has emerged as the leading candidate for a Director of Football role at Newcastle United.
The new Saudi-backed ownership are looking to transform the club's structure on the footballing side of the business, and are looking into creating the position.
Ajax's Marc Overmars had also been heavily linked with the role, as had Frank McParland who had previously worked with Liverpool and Rangers.
However, according to the Telegraph, it is the former Chelsea chief who now looks the favourite to take up the vacancy.